Having lived with abusive foster parents, Anne is scarred by her previous situations but thrilled she she discovers she won't be expected to care for small children and do chores all day long. However, she's extremely disappointed when she learns Marilla wanted a boy, in order to have help around the farm for Matthew. Although Marilla threatens to send the girl back, shy Matthew develops a soft spot for her.

Loosely based on the Anne of Green Gables series of novels by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery.
Canadian Connection: Filmed in Ontario. Some cast members, including R.H. Thomson and Dalila Bela (who plays Diana Barry), are Canadian.;